Masters Of Science

Students in this program are expected to gain proficiency in one or more of the basic sciences in addition to gaining expertise in the subject area of oral and craniofacial sciences. The program normally takes seven quarters of course work and thesis research.

Course Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 70 credit hours (including at least 9 credits of thesis), of which at least 7 credits must be from science courses outside the Department of Oral Biology. Students who have adequate backgrounds in required courses may, on presentation of appropriate documentation, be excused from required courses; up to 6 hours of transfer credit may be granted at the discretion of the Graduate School.

Thesis Research

A research thesis is required for this M.S. degree. During the first year, each student will be encouraged to spend time in several laboratories in order to gain familiarity with research in progress in the department and to help identify an area of special interest to the student. Once this has been accomplished, a preceptor and thesis advisory committee will be appointed and the student will begin thesis work. The Final Examination will be concerned with the subject matter of the thesis and is conducted as an open seminar followed by examination by the advisory committee.

Teaching

Students are encouraged to take elective courses offered through the Medical Education and Graduate School which will help them in their teaching careers.

Sample Distribution of Courses

Oral Biology: 55 credits
Dental Public Health Sciences: 3 credits
Recommended Electives: 4 credits
Teaching Electives: 5 credits

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